Junior FP&A Analyst

Junior FP&A Analyst

El Segundo, California, United States

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We're producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We're not just seeking to change how our cars work – we're seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we're creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

As a Junior FP&A Analyst, you will support core FP&A execution, including forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and model maintenance, in a fast‑paced public‑company environment. You will partner closely with senior FP&A leadership, accounting, and cross‑functional teams to deliver accurate, timely, and decision‑ready financial insights. Success in this role requires analytical rigor, ownership, learning agility, and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update financial models supporting budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts
• Support monthly close, forecasting, and management reporting aligned with public‑company standards
• Reconcile FP&A outputs to accounting actuals and support SEC reporting consistency
• Perform variance analysis and explain key performance drivers
• Prepare management reports with KPIs, trends, and insights
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, burn‑rate analysis, and liquidity monitoring
• Identify financial risks, trends, and anomalies and escalate insights as needed
• Partner with teams to ensure spend aligns with budgets and priorities
• Improve FP&A processes, models, and reporting workflows
• Support financial analysis for new initiatives (robotics, intelligent systems, digital assets)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2–3 years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and MS Office proficiency
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Curiosity and interest in automotive, technology, and robotics sectors
• Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or master's degree in finance or accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and planning tools
• Exposure to BI or data analytics platforms
• Experience or strong interest in Power BI, SQL, automated FP&A workflows, and AI‑enabled tools
• Exposure to public‑company, audit, or SEC reporting environments
• Mandarin speakers prefer

Salary Range: ($80,000-$95,000 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

Perks + Benefits:

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.